November 2011

Effect of rosemary extract on vase life and some qualitative characteristics of cut carnation flowers (Dianthus caryophyllus cv. ‘white librity’)

The vase life of cut carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is short due to some post harvest problems leading to its low postharvest quality. Flower longevity is varied in different cultivars of cut carnation. But cause of short vase life was most reported to be loss of carbohydrate content or stem vessel blockage. Therefore in the current research effect of several antimicrobial compounds on postharvest life of...

Author(s): Yeganeh Basiri, Hossein Zarei, Kambiz Mashayekhy and Mohammad Hadi Pahlavany

November 2011

Analysis of aggregate output supply response of selected food grains in Nigeria

Food grains, which are major sources of energy and vital nutrients, are in short supply in many Nigerian households. Government, at various times, has embarked on importation of these food items to augment local supply. The main objective of this study was to examine the various determinants of the quantities of cereals (rice, maize, millet and sorghum) that are supplied into the Nigerian economy. Statistical...

Author(s): Akanni K. A and Okeowo T. A